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Bill Summary · HB 1051

Summary of HB 1051 (Session 2025) – North Carolina

Title

Funding for Senior Care/Community Health

Purpose and Intent

HB 1051 proposes a targeted one-time appropriation to support efforts that expand healthcare access, improve senior care, and strengthen community health systems for vulnerable populations with barriers to care.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Source and Amount

    • Appropriates $250,000 in nonrecurring General Fund monies for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
    • The funds are reserved for a directed grant to a nonprofit organization.

  • Recipient and Purpose

    • Recipient: MedAid Foundation Incorporated (a nonprofit).
    • Purpose of the Grant: To expand healthcare access, improve senior care, and strengthen community health systems for vulnerable populations that experience barriers to healthcare access. Barriers identified include lack of affordable supplies, limited preventive care, and inadequate support from existing facilities.

  • Fiscal and Administrative Details

    • The appropriation is a one-time (nonrecurring) funding allocation.
    • Funds are designated specifically for the grant to MedAid Foundation Incorporated, with the stated aims above.

Effective Date

  • The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Directly Affected:
    • MedAid Foundation Incorporated (as the grant recipient) and the programs it administers.
  • Indirectly Affected:
    • Vulnerable populations and seniors who rely on improved access to healthcare services and enhanced community health resources as a result of the grant-funded initiatives.
    • Local healthcare providers and facilities that interface with the program to address gaps in preventive care and supply affordability.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Effective Date: July 1, 2026.
  • Funding Window: Nonrecurring (one-time) appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Authorization: Legislative action provides the explicit authorization for a directed grant to MedAid Foundation Incorporated.

Notes for Review

  • The bill does not specify performance metrics, reporting requirements, or a detailed program framework for how MedAid Foundation Incorporated must deploy the funds. Additional guidance in implementing regulations or future appropriations legislation could define measurable outcomes and oversight.
  • As a targeted, one-time grant, the long-term fiscal impact is limited to the 2026-2027 period unless subsequent appropriations are enacted.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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